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Data Scientist

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Overview Job Description

Note: Only on W2

Must be local to either Cary, NC or Irving, TX

Client: Caterpillar

Education

Bachelors or Masters are required

Qualifications

5+ years of experience are required

Top Skills

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data science libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow)

Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and machine learning

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake) and data modeling

Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

A Data Scientist is responsible for analyzing large volumes of structured and unstructured data to extract actionable insights, build predictive models, and support data-driven decision-making.

This role blends statistical expertise, programming skills, and business acumen to solve complex problems and drive innovation.

Data Collection & Preparation: Gather, clean, and validate data from various sources to ensure quality and usability

Exploratory Data Analysis: Identify trends, anomalies, and patterns in large datasets

Model Development: Design and implement machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, NLP) to support forecasting and decision-making

Data Visualization: Create dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, etc., to communicate findings

Automation & Optimization: Develop scripts and tools to automate data processing and model deployment

Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams to align data initiatives with strategic goals

Research & Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in data science and apply them to business challenges

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